Counselor Newsletter
AGUA FRIA HIGH SCHOOL
April
2023
AFHS is part of the Agua Fria High School District family of schools
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Testing @ AFHS
April 4th - 6th
ACT
Only 11th graders will attend school
Wednesday, April 5th:
Pre-ACT
Only 10th graders will attend school
Thursday, April 6th:
ACT Aspire
Only 9th graders will attend school
Friday, April 7th:
NO SCHOOL
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April 2nd
Free and open to the public, RMACAC fairs connect you with colleges and universities in one convenient location.
The fair will take place on Sunday, April 2, 2023 from 12:00p - 2:00p Arizona time at Arizona State University's Sun Devil Fitness Complex (400 E. Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ 85287). Parking will be available in the Apache Parking structure for students and families.
* Students must register in advance.
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Academic Letter Breakfast
April 25th
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AP Testing
May 1st - 11th
This year, AP Exams ($97 value) will cost students $15 per exam.
If a student qualifies for free/reduced meals, the fee is $0 per exam - FREE!!
There is a $40 fee (per College Board) for any late orders or unused tests.
If you have any questions, please email Mr. Gironi at ogironi@aguafria.org.
Payments can be made directly to the bookstore or online.
* Mr. Gironi will send communication to AP Testers regarding their test dates, reporting times and testing location.
Need help with your AP classes?
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Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
12th Grade Students
It's Not Too Late!!
If you have not completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), there is still time to do so! You can schedule a virtual appointment by using the Statewide FAFSA Completion Support program. This service is very helpful and FREE. You will be assigned your appointment with someone from one of the following organizations: AzCAN, Be A Leader, AZ FAFSA Challenge, NAU, ADE, Arizona GEAR UP and Mesa College Connect. You can schedule your appointment by clicking on this link - https://calendly.com/statewide-fafsa-completion-support.
English and Spanish support is available!
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Community scholarships are available and deadlines are approaching!
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Meet our New College and Career Specialist
The College and Career Center is located in the library. You can contact Mrs. Espinoza by emailing her at aespinoza@aguafria.org.
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* Fee waivers are available. Please speak with a counselor.
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AFHS Website and Social Media - Stay Connected!
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https://afsd.edupoint.com/PXP2_Login.aspx
Parents/guardians and students can use this application to view grades, attendance and more! The app is also available for mobile devices.
If you are having issues with your ParentVUE or StudentVUE account, please contact Selena Felix in the counseling office at sfelix@aguafria.org.
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Parents/guardians can explore resources, video explanations, ask questions, learn about the educational technologies your students use in class, and much more!
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Students will receive information regarding colleges, universities, programs of study, scholarships and so much more!
The Google Classroom code for each cohort is:
Seniors - Class of 2023: hkyb745
Juniors -Class of 2024: mv2dsq7
Sophomores - Class of 2025: p5b7ryr
Freshmen - Class of 2026: 4dtmmsh
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School Counselors help students focus on academic, career and social/emotional development so they can achieve success in school.
Please see the flyer below for more information about School Based Services (SBS).
Learn more about social/emotional health at our Parent Hub.
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Counseling Department Contact Information
Jennifer Ferrante-Jackson
jferrantejackson@aguafria.org
623-932-7300 x. 1036
Student last name: A-Co
Jill Goodall
jgoodall@aguafria.org
623-932-7300 x. 1237
Student last name: Cr-Ha
Bill Lucas
blucas@aguafria.org
623-932-7300 x. 1035
Student last name: He-Mi
Oscar Gironi
ogironi@aguafria.org
623-932-7300 x. 1042
Student last name: Mo-Ro
Analy Talamante
atalamante@aguafria.org
623-932-7300 x. 1038
Student last name: Ru-Z
English Acquisition Program
Selena Felix
Counseling Office Clerk
sfelix@aguafria.org
623-932-7300 x. 1040
Holly Higuera
Counseling Office Clerk
hhiguera@aguafria.org
623-932-7300 x. 1041
Rosemarie Laur
Registrar
rlaur@aguafria.org
623-932-7300 x. 1039
Toni Mueller
Data Specialist
tmueller@aguafria.org
623-932-7300 x. 1046
Arletta Espinoza
College and Career Center Specialist
623-932-7300 x. 1044
Email: ogironi@aguafria.org
Website: http://www.aguafria.org/Domain/8
Location: 530 E Riley Dr, Avondale, AZ, United States
Phone: (623) 932-7300
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AguaFriaGuidanceDepartment/
Twitter: @afhootieowl